1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1977 Volvo 164
To start off, 1977 Volvo 164 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 1977 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3350 mm |
